Sorry Synonyms
64 sorry synonyms include sad, unhappy, sorrowful, distressed, upset, depressed, downcast, miserable, downhearted, and disheartened. Sorry is an adjective, and its antonyms are glad and unsympathetic. Here are some additional synonyms for "sorry" with example sentences.
Another word for Sorry
64 other ways to say sorry.
1. sad
- upset
- unhappy
- understanding
- sympathetic
- sorrowful
- sad
- pitying
- moved
- miserable
- inconsolable
- heartbroken
- grief-stricken
- full of pity
- empathetic
- downhearted
- downcast
- down
- distressed
- disheartened
- disconsolate
- despondent
- despairing
- depressed
- dejected
- consoling
- concerned
- compassionate
- commiserative
- caring
- broken-hearted
2. regretful
- sheepish
- shamefaced
- self-reproachful
- rueful
- repentant
- remorseful
- regretful
- penitent
- in sackcloth and ashes
- guilty
- guilt-ridden
- contrite
- conscience-stricken
- compunctious
- bad
- ashamed
- apologetic
- afraid
- abject
3. pitiful
- wretched
- unlucky
- unhappy
- unfortunate
- shameful
- regrettable
- pitiful
- pitiable
- mortifying
- heart-rending
- distressing
- distressful
- disastrous
- calamitous
- awful
Use sorry in a Sentence
He felt sorry for her.
I’m really sorry for that.
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
She looked genuinely sorry for apologizing.